Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Welds
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Bead is | 1. | Inconsistent travel speed | 1. | Carefully watch and control the width of the molten weld bead |
intermittently too | 2. | Output amp setting incorrect | 2. | Adjust output amp setting or change to smaller diameter electrode |
thin or too thick |
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Ragged | 1. | Travel speed too fast | 1. | Watch orange molten weld puddle and control bead width |
depressions at | 2. | Arc length too short | 2. | Practice running electrode across workpiece with welder OFF |
edge of weld | 3. | Output amp setting too high | 3. | Reduce output amp setting |
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Weld bead does | 1. | Inconsistent travel speed | 1. | Decrease and maintain constant travel speed |
not penetrate | 2. | Output amp setting too low | 2. | Increase output amp setting |
base metal | 3. | Electrode diameter too large | 3. | Change to smaller diameter electrode |
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Electrode sticks to | 1. | Arc length short | 1. | Lift electrode to correct arc length as soon as arc is struck |
workpiece | 2. | Amp setting low | 2. | Increase amp setting or change to smaller diameter electrode |
| 3. | Incorrect electrode | 3. | Verify electrode is suitable for 62.5 V open circuit voltage |
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Electrodes sputter | Damp electrodes | Use dry electrodes and store in dry location | ||
and stick |
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Notes
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